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Georgia Tech Football Recruit Dies After Being Hit By Train

A star high school football player in South Florida who had signed with Georgia Tech was killed Monday after he was hit by a freight train.

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19-Year Old Woman Facing Life in Prison For Killing Man Who She Says Abused Her

Chrystul Kizer, a young African American woman from Wisconsin, was only 17-years old when she shot and killed Randall Volar in self-defense. She says he was abusing her. But now she is 19-years old and facing life in prison if convicted.

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Simple Ways a Keto-Friendly Diet Can Set You Up for Success

Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet. Its popularity has soared in recent years, adding it to the list of diets many people try, especially in the New Year. The keto diet is founded on the belief that when your body is in a state of nutritional ketosis -- a metabolic state in which fat provides most of the fuel for the body -- you will lose weight. But what if you could take a less drastic approach?

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two- Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two-Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular. Acclaimed Hotel Granduca and Ristorante Cavour Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Hosts Immaculate Chocolate-Infused Dinner in Uptown Park.

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Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice Winner Announced

The annual Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice winner was announced Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Visit Lake Charles’ Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.

Equitable Affordability: Citi Community Development, Grounded Solutions Network Announce Community Land Trust Accelerator Fund Recipients

Flagship Capital Grant Program Advances Housing Access for Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers

Two shared-equity housing programs will receive strategic partnership engagement, technical assistance and financial support to produce affordable housing and mixed-use assets in targeted New York (NY) and San Francisco (CA) neighborhoods, announced today by Citi Community Development and Grounded Solutions Network as part of its $1 million Citi/Grounded Solutions Network Community Land Trust (CLT) Accelerator Fund.

The National Civil Rights Museum Plans King Holiday Celebration with Free Admission and Daylong Activities

The Museum emphasizes voting, the U.S. Census and service during the national holiday.

On the national holiday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration. The museum is open extended hours and King Day admission will be free for all guests, thanks to the support of FedEx.

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AARP Texas Honors Vietnam War Veteran Who Helps Other Veterans

Bill Maness of Stephenville Receives AARP Texas 2019 Andrus Award

Bill Maness of Stephenville has been selected to receive the 2019 AARP Texas Andrus Award – the association’s most prestigious statewide volunteer award for community service.

Houston Coalition for the Homeless to Conduct 2020 Count & Survey Jan. 27-30

The Coalition for the Homeless, staff from The Way Home partner agencies, and community volunteers will conduct the annual Homeless Count & Survey from Monday, January 27 through Thursday, January 30. The 2020 Homeless Count will identify the number of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness across Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.

Don’t Let Diabetes Take the Sweetness From Your Holidays!

If you have diabetes, the holiday season can be a time of great trepidation. If I eat cake, what will happen to my blood sugar? Will I gain weight? Can I eat just one piece of sweet potato pie and stop? Totally exacerbated, you throw your hands up and decide, “I just won’t eat anything!”

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FEMA awards $1.5 million to Orange County to elevate 12 flood-damaged homes

FEMA has awarded $1.5 million to Orange County, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to fund the elevation of 12 flood-prone homes, impacted by Hurricane Harvey, as part of FEMAs Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

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Urban League Long Island Advocates for Change After Three-Year Investigation by Newsday - "Long Island Divided"

The Urban League Long Island will enter the third decade of the 21st Century with the same 20/20 vision the people of Long Island have come to rely upon. An Equity Profile of Long Island released in 2017 noted that 42 percent of all communities on Long Island are without a single Black resident.

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Gifted Rehabbed Car from Bates Collision Rewards HCDE Head Start Parent Dec. 17

Head Start mom Jessica Bouldin is a single parent who juggles three schedules without a car. On Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. that all changes, courtesy of Bates Collison Centers, 15532 I-10 East in Cha

Bouldin struggles with transportation on many fronts. Her two boys attend school and must be on time. She needs rides to work. Doctors’ appointments are planned well in advance and sometimes must be canceled. Recreation trips to places like the park or pizza parlor are sheer luxury.

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New US-290 HOV/HOT Lane Extension Opens

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, commuters in Northwest Harris County can take advantage of a new seven-mile HOT/HOV lane extension on US-290.

Joe Biden Wins Backing of Texas Elected Officials

Ahead of Joe Biden’s community event in San Antonio today, Biden for President announced five new significant endorsements from current and former elected officials across Texas, a key Super Tuesday state and one of the most delegate-rich on the calendar. These endorsements add to the list of influential list of leaders in Texas and beyond supporting Joe Biden.

Renowned Cannabis Contest Returns with Top Brands This Weekend; Flatbush Zombies, Santigold, Steel Pulse & More Set To Perform

The Emerald Cup 2019 takes place this weekend December 14 & 15 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA.The16th annual competition and festival will bring top cannabis experts, educators and farmers together with consumers for the largest, most-respected organic outdoor cannabis competition in the world. For the first time, Emerald Cup have launched a mobile app available for both iOS and Android users to help patrons navigate the weekend's wide array of offerings.

Mitigation measures help Dickinson increase resiliency after Harvey

The City of Dickinson will benefit from several mitigation improvements as a part of its FEMA Public Assistance (PA) repairs following Hurricane Harvey.

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Solange Knowles Releases Extended Director's Cut of Interdisciplinary Performance Art Film for Album When I Get Home Available On Digital Platforms Today

Today, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and visual artist Solange Knowles released the extended director’s cut of the interdisciplinary performance art film for her album When I Get Home via Saint Records / Columbia across digital platforms.

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David Weekley Homes Collects Thousands of Meals, Donations During Annual Food Drive

More than 12,000 people locally – and 60,000 nationwide – in need received a hearty meal to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday through the partnership of David Weekley Homes and 18 charities across the U.S. In Houston, Weekley joined with Houston Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides nutritious meals to food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies in 18 southeast Texas counties.

EPA Announces $44 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines

$2.5M available in Ark., La., N.M., Okla., and Texas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants. Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) will accept proposals requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds.